My fenced deer proof vegetable garden

My sweetheart built this fabulous 20 x 20 foot, fenced garden for me March 2008. The deer and rabbits can now only dream about the luscious veggies growing inside.
I am still continually learning how to grow vegetables and think this year will be my best yet. I have spent countless hours on the Internet, reading other gardening blogs and books, on the best way to grow vegetables, what fertilizers and soil requirements are needed for the various vegetables and how to deal with insect damage.

There are tomatoes in the 'wall of water' cones. (in white planter box on the right)

I have roses growing on the outside of the fence. Bell peppers, which like it warm, are in these 'wall of water' cones.

Romaine & Patio blend Lettuce, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard.





The center squares (left) have Gladioli and Marigolds in them.








The strawberries already have many small berries, and promise to be abundant this year.




I also have pots of flowers. Here are vintage white & rose Stock surrounding a Dracaena.







Borrettana Cipollini onions are doing better than last year,
as are the Lancelot leeks.





Redbor Kale and Chinese cabbage
are growing like crazy. I am
very pleased with my efforts
this year.





On the outside of the garden fence, I have created a small bed to grow three ornamental gourds. As they grow they will be able to climb the fence. I use old panti-hose to support the heavy gourds as they ripen.





Today I planted six burpless Cucumbers, and surrounded them with a tent of protective row cover to keep them warm until they are established.
Tomorrow I will find a place for three Eggplant, and fertilize the other vegetables.